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Barry David Horwitz

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“Bees & Honey” Brings Sweet & Bitter Love to Light—at Marin

“Bees & Honey” Brings Sweet & Bitter Love to Light—at Marin

February 25, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

Guadalís Del Carmen’s Bachata Beat Inspires Dominican Duo by Sarah Jackson Marin Theatre Company’s “Bees & Honey” moves quickly, dancing to a Dominican beat. Don’t miss your chance to catch this culturally complex play. Playwright Guadalís Del Carmen explores how outside forces of sexism, racism, aging parents, and economics affect even the sweetest relationship….

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“Billy” Brilliantly Obliterates Gender Barriers—at Rhino

“Billy” Brilliantly Obliterates Gender Barriers—at Rhino

February 15, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

John Fisher [aka Tom Cruise] Spoofs Action Heroes Onstage by Barry David Horwitz The Rhino has its own Mission Impossible action hero—it’s John Fisher of course.  John Fisher, The Rhino’s multi-award-winning Artistic Director does it again. Fisher’s talents shine in the writing, directing, and acting of “Billy,” the story of two CIA assassins in…

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“Cult of Love” Drowns Religious Hypocrisy in Floods of Laughter—at Berkeley Rep

“Cult of Love” Drowns Religious Hypocrisy in Floods of Laughter—at Berkeley Rep

February 4, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

Leslye Headland’s Satire of Confused Christian Family Rings True by Barry David Horwitz “Cult of Love” begins and ends with the Dahl family singing together at Christmas. But a War of Pride explodes after every song. Christian belief, disbelief, and hypocrisy unveil a permanent war inside the family, suggesting the greater wars in American…

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“Kooza” Dazzles with Daring Spectacle Under Big Top—at San Jose

“Kooza” Dazzles with Daring Spectacle Under Big Top—at San Jose

January 30, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

Cirque du Soleil Brings Thrills & Fellowship by Barry David Horwitz The brilliant and beautiful tumblers, dancers, lovers, and high-flying balancers are nearly close enough to touch. They take my breath away as they fly and leap, hurtling from stage to sky. I can barely look at the daring high wire acts! The flying…

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